The Diary of a Goose Girl by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

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Author Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
Illustrator Shepperson, Claude A. (Claude Allin), 1867-1921
Title The Diary of a Goose Girl
Note Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1902 Gay and Bird edition by David Price
Summary "The Diary of a Goose Girl" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a charming novel that draws from the late 19th century. The book follows a young woman who escapes the confines of her previous life to embrace rustic simplicity at Thornycroft Farm, near the idyllic village of Barbury Green. The protagonist embodies a mix of humor, adventure, and a yearning for nature, particularly enjoying her time tending to the farm’s geese and other animals. At the start of the novel, the narrator introduces herself as a Goose Girl while recounting her decision to leave a more sophisticated life behind in favor of a simpler existence. After arriving at Barbury Green, she describes the village's quaint charm with its picturesque houses, gardens, and vibrant community life. As she settles in at Thornycroft Farm, she encounters various eccentric characters, including the amusing Mrs. Heaven and her family. The opening chapters emphasize the protagonist's whimsical observations of farm life, her interactions with the animals, and her personal reflections, setting the tone for a delightful exploration of rural living and newfound contentment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Geese -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 1867
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 15, 2007
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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